How do you know when you are a man? Why is it so difficult for black men in this culture to be themselves? Why wouldn’t you be happy with your son being gay? Do you really feel free?

These are some of the questions that black men have asked other black men through a video-mediated art project called “Question Bridge: Black Males,” by Hank Willis Thomas and Chris Johnson. | June 14, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

Funny that one of Supertramp's most famous songs is the singalong love fest "Give a Little Bit." As a performer and as a composer, Roger Hodgson, co-founder and a former chief architect of the pop-flavored progressive rock band that achieved stardom in the '70s and '80s, doesn't seem to understand the definition of "little bit."

That was abundantly clear at Hodgson's show at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino's Northern Lights Theater on Wednesday, the first of a sold-out, four-evening residency running through Saturday. Surprised? Don't be. As Hodgson stated at the start of the show, Supertramp broke out in Milwaukee — and judging by the series of standing ovations — people in Milwaukee still adore Hodgson. | May 1, 2014»Read Full Article(6)

Both the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson and Children's Theater of Madison obviously don't think so. Last weekend, both of these Wisconsin companies opened their fifth productions of "Fiddler," featuring veterans Ed Flesch (Fireside) and Brian Mani (Children's Theater). And since I, too, can never have my fill of "Fiddler," I hit the road to see both of them. | April 30, 2014»Read Full Article

Participants meet at the public market at 7:30 a.m. for coffee and a snack before leaving by motor coach. At 10 a.m. at Le Cordon Bleu, instructors will show how to make orange-currant scones, roast lamb, pork, chicken, four-cheese potatoes and asparagus with mustard-caper vinaigrette. The school’s chefs will make dessert for the class. | April 30, 2014»Read Full Blog Post

First of all, it's beer week, and our resident suds explorer Kathy Flanigan has outdone herself with a rather intense list of beer-related doings in Brew City. For beer pairings, events and specials today from Meritage to Discount Liquor, from Tess to Sugar Maple, do check out Kathy's coverage.

Elsewhere, True Skool is celebrating a decade of its existence with a film series featuring hip hop-related screenings. It's free and open to the public. This month's film is "Scratch" and the event includes before and after demos by DJ Bizzon. | April 30, 2014»Read Full Blog Post

Generally one of the most diverse musical stages at the Milwaukee festival, Harley this year will host everything from reggae-flavored rapper Matisyahu to jam band Umphrey's McGee to a DJ set from former "Jersey Shore" star Pauly D.| April 30, 2014»Read Full Article(3)